Description
Introduction to Wood Joinery Class
Join us for our Introduction to Wood Joinery at the North Carolina Furniture School. This hands-on woodworking class teaches the core joints that hold fine furniture together. If you want clean lines, tight seams, and strong builds, this is where you begin.
In this beginner-friendly course, you will learn how to cut and fit essential wood joints with care and control. We teach each step in a calm, clear way. You will work at the bench with expert guidance. By the end of the class, you will understand not only how to cut a joint, but why it works.
What You Will Learn in our Introduction to Wood Joinery Class
How to cut a clean mortise and tenon joint
How to make strong dado and rabbet joints
How to create tight box joints
When to choose one joint over another
How grain direction affects strength
How to test for fit and refine your work
This Introduction to Wood Joinery Class blends hand tools and select machines. We focus on skill, accuracy, and repeatable results. Each student builds sample joints to take home for reference.
Who This Class Is For
Beginners who want a strong foundation in woodworking
Hobbyists ready to improve precision
Furniture makers who want stronger joinery
Students preparing for advanced furniture classes
No prior experience is required. If you can measure, mark a line, and follow instruction, you can succeed here.
Why an Introduction to Wood Joinery Matters
Great furniture depends on strong joints. Screws and nails can hold parts in place. True joinery locks wood together. When you understand joinery, your work improves at every level. The skills you gain in this Introduction to Wood Joinery Class will support every project you build in the future.
What You Leave With
Hands-on experience cutting core joints
A clear understanding of wood movement
Sample joinery boards
Greater confidence at the bench
At the North Carolina Furniture School, we teach with patience and purpose. Our goal is simple: help you build skill that lasts.
Seats are limited to ensure personal instruction. Reserve your place in the Introduction to Wood Joinery Class today and take the first step toward stronger, finer woodworking.
This class is designed as a follow up to our Intro to Woodworking for Beginners Class
As you prepare for this class, we recommend one of our favorite tools, the classic Starrett Combination Square that we use every day! We cannot recommend this tool strongly enough – there are many imitations, but only one Starrett!
